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How to get fromBlackpool to Forfarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Forfar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    6h 24m
    £84–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    8h 29m
    £34–51

  3. Drive  251 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Forfarcar car 251 mi
    4h 36m
    £63–90

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Forfarbus bus
    6h 25m
    £106–264

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Forfarbus bus Ember
    6h 44m
    £71–134

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 52m
    £65–96

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus bus
    7h 49m

Blackpool to Forfar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Cross via Preston, Haymarket, Dundee, and Forum Centre in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to The Cross via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 8h 29m.

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